La Quinta, California vs. Rapid Valley, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rapid Valley, South Dakota is 31.7% cheaper than La Quinta, California.

You would need a salary of $34,164 in Rapid Valley, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in La Quinta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rapid Valley, South Dakota is cheaper than La Quinta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Rapid Valley
than in La Quinta, California
La Quinta, CA vs. Rapid Valley, SD
Compared to La Quinta, Rapid Valley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  68.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower